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Fellowship for work in Ethiopia
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John Broadbent (1948-1954) and his wife Jean have been awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship by Huddersfield Rotary Club
The Huddersfield Examiner
N the March 2011 issue of The Almondburian we carried a story about the major humanitarian efforts of Old Almondburian John Broadbent and his wife Jean in Ethiopia.Their successful project to bring water and electricity to the remote village of Adi Eblal – for which nearly 80 Old Almondburians raised over £3,000 – has now been recognised by Huddersfield Rotary Club who have awarded them the Paul Harris Fellowship.
“We are very honoured to have received this award,” said John, “but as you would expect our real pleasure has been the fact that these villagers now, for the first time, have the water and electricity that we are able to take for granted.” He added, “ The project would not have been possible without the generosity of Old Almondburians and other Huddersfield organisations and individuals who contributed funds.” Rotary Club president Ian Fillan, said: “We were delighted to present the Paul Harris Fellowship award to Jean and John.“They are thoroughly deserving of the award.”
A ‘thank you’ from the people of Adi Eblal: (left to right) Ian Fillan; Rotary vice-president, Satnam Khela; John and Jean Broadbent. Inset: the award certificate 13
The award is named after Rotary founder and acknowledges outstanding service to communities by Rotarians and members of the public.The certificate awarded to John and Jean is ‘in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world.’